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Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror
A symphony of horror.
( Fantasy / Horror )

Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror Poster



US Runtime: 95 min

Country of Origin: Germany

Premiere Date:
Feb 16, 1922   [Germany]		  
Director: F. W. Murnau   [Director]
 
Writer: Henrik Galeen   [Screenplay]
 
Producers: Enrico Dieckmann   [Producer]
Albin Grau   [Producer]
 
Cinematography: Günther Krampf   [Director of Photography]
Fritz Arno Wagner   [Director of Photography]
 
Music Composed by Hans Erdmann   [Original Music Composer]
 
Costume Design: Albin Grau   [Costume Design]
 
Production Companys: Jofa-Atelier Berlin-Johannisthal
Prana-Film   (DE)
 

Plot Summary:

    Vampire Count Orlok expresses interest in a new residence and real estate agent Hutter's wife.
Cast: (First 20, for the rest click 'Show All Cast & Crew' below.)
Max Schreck
Count Orlok
Gustav von Wangenheim
Hutter
Greta Schröder
Ellen
Georg H. Schnell
Harding
Ruth Landshoff
Ruth
Gustav Botz
Professor Sievers
 
Alexander Granach
Knock
John Gottowt
Professor Bulwer
Max Nemetz
A Ship Captain
Wolfgang Heinz
Sailor 1
Albert Venohr
Sailor 2
 
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Tech Info:
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$48,892
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1
Cinematographic Process:
Spherical
Film Length:
1967 m
Shooting Dates:
Aug 1921 to Oct 1921
Quotes:
  • Graf Orlok: Is this your wife? What a lovely throat.
     
Trivia:
  • All known prints and negatives were destroyed under the terms of settlement of a lawsuit by Stoker's widow. However, the film would subsequently surface in other countries.
     
  • Max Schreck was never seen on the set out of character or make-up, as was shown in Shadow of the Vampire.
     

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